Mailenderli

Directions

1. 1
   Beat butter and sugar till fluffy.
2. 2
   Beat in lemon rind.
3. 3
   Beat in kirsch.
4. 4
   Beat in salt.
5. 5
   Beat in 2 eggs, one at time.
6. 6
   Stir in flour till no longer sticky--may need more flour.
7. 7
   Knead gently--don't over handle or dough will get tough.
8. 8
   Refrigerate overnight.
9. 9
   Grease cookie sheet next day.
10. 10
    Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
11. 11
    Cut out with small cookie cutters.
12. 12
    Leave 1 inch between cookies.
13. 13
    Beat together egg and water; brush on cookies.
14. 14
    Bake 15 minutes in 350F oven or until golden.